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What are accipiters?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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Hawks that are considered bird hunters, for the most part. They include the Cooper's, sharp shinned, and goshawks. They have short rounded wings for power on take off and long tails which act as a rudder when pursuing prey in heavy cover.

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